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Application forms can be picked from Kampala University campuses, that is Ggaba main campus, Masaka campus, Jinja campus,Luwero campus and Mutundwe campus for undergraduate, postgraduate and Nursing-Midwifery programs.

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About Our University

Kampala University is a fountain of knowledge, which produces holistic and all round graduates who become vanguards of change in the community.

This philosophy is founded on a society, which needs graduates who are competitive in the job market, academically, morally and socially. It is the University's belief, firm hope and desire that Uganda as a nation, the East and Central Africa Region, and indeed the whole world become transformed into a developed common society economically, culturally and academically which should act as a vehicle of development in all areas and at all levels.

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Kampala University is a fountain of knowledge, which produces holistic and all round graduates who become vanguards of change in the community.

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Bachelor’s and Master’s

Kampala University offers over 65 certificate, diploma's, bachelor’s and master’s programmes which are designed to develop professionals with integrity, power of critical inquiry, logical thought and independent judgment with moral values.

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KU History

It is important to remind you that the Kampala University opened its doors to the pioneer students on 16th-02-1999 under the Leadership of the able Founding Vice-Chancellor Owek.Amb.Al-haj.Prof.Dr.Badru D Kateregga.

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Kampala University Academic Updates & programmes

August 1st - December, 2022

The semester of the August-December intake 2022 is starting on 1st August 2022, nevertheless, Registration of new entrants is ongoing for all suitable candidates at all our five Campuses i.e Ggaba, Masaka, Mutundwe, Jinja and Luweero.

There will be a patriotism training and Launch for the Kampala University students from all our campuses hosted by the Main Campus in Ggaba starting on 16th August 2022 up to 18th August 2022.

Kampala University Management continues to reiterate that it suspended the then KU Juba College on the 23rd day of January 2017. If it is still running , all its operations are irregular and illegal.

The 19th Graduation ceremony for Kampala University will be held at Ggaba main campus on 23rd June 2022.

The ceremony will be officiated by the University Chancellor Prof George Mondo Kagonyera.

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Philosophy

This philosophy is founded on a society, which needs graduates who are competitive in the job market, academically, morally and socially. It is the University's belief, firm hope and desire that Uganda as a nation, the East and Central Africa Region, and indeed the whole world become transformed into a developed common society economically, culturally and academically which should act as a vehicle of development in all areas and at all levels.

KU employs various categories of staff which include the Administratative staff totalling to 262 fulltime.The institution is multireligious and therefore not affiliated to a particular religion.

Mission

To transmit quality knowledge, conduct research and provide community service to Uganda, the East and Central African sub region and the world at large.

Spirituality

To become an exemplary institution of higher learning of first choice in both academic and technical excellence and specialized research in support and advancement of frontiers of knowledge and skills.

History

It is important to remind you that the Kampala University opened its doors to the pioneer students on 16th-02-1999 under the Leadership of the able Founding Vice-Chancellor Owek.Amb.Al-haj.Prof.Dr.Badru D Kateregga in the premises currently hosting K.I.U in Kansanga . But due to some problems, the Institution relocated in 2000 to Ggaba for a better working environment. By then, the biggest number of students were Kenyans, followed by Ugandans but as per now it has more than 15000 students from different nationalities.

Kampala University is a Private Chartered secular Institution of Higher learning that has existed for 23 years since 1999. With its lake view Campus located at Ggaba -Kawuku lane, With branches in Luwero (Nakyewa), Jinja (Iganga Highway), Masaka (New Kkumbu), Mutundwe (Kigagga Zone), The East African University Kitengela in Nairobi-Kenya and East African University Rwanda –Nyagatare Eastern province.

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There are number of recreation and sports activities at the University. The Department of Sports and Recreation offers welfare and sports skills services to the students through a comprehensive, dynamic and exciting Inter-Hall Sports Championships, and several other internally organized competitions.

Study online

KU is among the universities in Uganda which embraced online distance learning (ODL). Ever since the outbreak of COVID, teaching and learning have been taking place throughout and our students have not had any interruptions in their studies. Take home assignments and online Continuous Assessment Tests have been conducted. Due to the emerging technological trends, various tools have been devised to enhance all the education business processes. These tools include Zoom, Webex, Google meet, Webminar and all of them have been blessed by students and lecturers of Kampala University.

Kampala University to held its 19th Graduation Ceremony

Kampala University held its 19th Graduation Ceremony on the 23rd day of June 2022 and a total of 2415 Students were awarded with Certificates, Diplomas, and conferred with Bachelors and Master’s Degrees in various programmes.

Upcoming Events

Apply for Government Loan Scheme

Applications for the Higher Education Students’ Loans 2022 are now open. When you successfully go through, Government will pay all you tuition fees until you graduate, courtesy of Higher Education Students’ Financing Board-HESFB. Call +256773198341 / +256757777946 for details.

Call for August 2022 Applications

Registration of new applicants is ongoing at all our five Campuses i.e Ggaba, Masaka, Mutundwe, Jinja and Luweero.

Mutundwe School Of Nursing and Midwifery Applications

Registration of new applicants for Nursing and Midwifery July intake 2022 , is in progress, call +256772050177 / +256702115272 for details.

Tanzania In-service programme

The Tanzania In-service programme is starting on the 25th day of July 2022 and runs up to 12th August 2022.

Uganda In-Service Programme

The Uganda In-service programme is starting on 15th August 2022 and runs up to 2nd September 2022.

Special Examinations August 2022

Special Exams will be conducted between 22nd -26th August 2022 , but before there will be a meeting on 18th August 2022 with all students meant to sit for these Exams.

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